How do I get a restraining order against the other parent?

If you are seeking a restraining order on behalf of your child against the other parent, Mr. Bronzino can assist you in completing the paperwork for a temporary restraining order and proving your case for a final restraining order.

What to do if you are served with a temporary restraining?

First, a note on what to do if you are served with a temporary restraining order. Follow all the orders contained in it, such as not having contact of any kind with the petitioner, even if you feel that you have a valid defense and will defeat an attempt to turn the temporary order into a permanent one.

What is an restraining order and how does it work?

Restraining orders are an important tool available to spouses who are being abused by their spouses. They can also be used to protect children from abuse at the hands of a parent.

Can a judge issue a restraining order in Massachusetts?

However, as you likely know, judges often issue an order if they feel it should be issued, regardless of the law’s requirements. Understanding the Restraining Order ProcessGeneral InformationThere is only one type of order that is issued under Massachusetts Gen. Laws Chapter 209A, with a lot of variable terms.

When to seek a restraining order for domestic violence?

When a judge believes that one person has committed a pattern of abuse against another, or has committed a single serious act of violence against another, the injured party can seek and obtain a restraining order. A restraining order is a legal document that prohibits the attacker from sharing physical space with the attacked.

Can a restraining order be reversed in a custody case?

If this occurs with a restraining order, it is crucial to contact a lawyer to help reverse the legal order to help with the custody issue and return the children to custody or visitation. When a person takes out a restraining order on another person, there is usually evidence that an imminent threat or violence or harm is possible from the target.

What happens when a court enters a final restraining order?

A court that enters a final restraining order on behalf of a child and against that child’s parent will likely create a new custody arrangement or enter new visitation orders. These orders are often incorporated and made part of any existing divorce or paternity case involving the parties and the child.